To tell the truth, the parking spaces can't be stuffed!Do we really need a car that big?
In recent years, the automotive industry has ushered in a new era of development. In addition to the diversification of powertrains, the size of automobiles also shows an obvious trend of "animalization". The use of the word "bestiality" is no accident, as the size of the modern car is reminiscent of the evolution of bodybuilding: from the days of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Frank Zane, the proportions and beauty of the body evolved into muscular behemoths like Ronnie Kuhlman and Phil Sith.
The large-scale, large-sized design can bring a stronger visual impact, making the car appear more majestic and luxurious. But why is this happening?
Some people may think that this is the "unhealthy atmosphere" brought by new energy vehicles. Indeed, most of the oversized vehicles are mainly new energy vehicles. So, why do new energy vehicles have to pursue such a wide size?The reason is that new energy vehicles do not need to consider the changes in the chassis structure and transmission system of traditional fuel vehicles, the transmission shaft and fuel tank of the chassis are canceled, and electric vehicles usually embed batteries into the chassis. As a result, the wider external dimensions actually increase the volume of the battery compartment to accommodate a larger battery, further increasing range.
However, the main reason for the gradual increase in the size of automobiles is market demand.
The first is the issue of the face of the car owner. A "big car" often gives the impression of being more expensive and premium, similar to someone with traces of training striking out on the street. The popular BMW 3 Series, for example, has grown in size over the past 20 years, with significant improvements in length, width and wheelbase.
Secondly, the benefit of a large size is more space. Despite various data suggesting that the average occupancy rate of the rear seats of vehicles is relatively low, there is a common belief that "I can do without, but you can't do without". The interior of the cart is indeed more spacious and comfortable, and this comfort makes people happy to accept the large design.
However, the problems caused by the large size cannot be ignored. First of all, parking is difficult, and standard parking space sizes cannot accommodate overly large vehicles. In addition, the oversized size of the cart also increases the risk of being scratched. The larger and heavier the body, not only does the brake system strain more, but the weight of the opposing vehicle increases in the event of a collision.
In general, the "animalization" of car size is not the ideal direction for development, but the current technology and market feedback seem to have led to this wrong development trend.